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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-09-08
.r,-5 [For THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER.
NATIONAL FARMERS ALL
ANCE AND COOPERATIVE -
~ UNION OF AMERICA. ~
What Is It1--An Authoritative An

AS there seems to be general
awakening to the Importance of organ
ization among the farmers, and a
special desire to organize on the part
of those who raise cotton, it is perhaps
due the public and the farmers alli-
ance also that some official statement
should be published outlining some of
the main features of that organization
1t is due the public in order that all
may understand the objects sought to
be achieved, and III order that none
may join for purpose that is foreign
to the real objects Of the order. It
is due the alliance that these statements
be made in order that it may not be
confounded with other alliances and
similar organizations that have entire
ly different objects. 'a'' '..'o - 10 .
{ The farmers alliance was started in
Lampasas county, Texas. Mr.. Garvin
says in his history, sometime between
1870 and rs. It was chartered by
the State Of Texas as benevolent as
sociation in October, 1880. In August,
1885, there were about 100 alliances
organized and in one year from that
time, August, 1886, there met dele
gates representing about 1900 alliances.
This, was a wonderful growth, and in
fact was too rapid, because it was
spreading faster than itwas under.
stood. People who did not belong to
the order and could get no, reliable
information as to its objects, formed
wrong ideas and began to antagonize
the movement. Many Joined the
order who knew nothing of Objects
They had preconceiyed idea that it
was to some extent intended to be
political in it's action and in some in
stances they SO taught for a while.
But during the last year a slower and
surer method has been adopted, and
gradually the merchants and other
business men, as they see that the.
movement is not intended to antagon-
ize them, are becoming friendly to the
order. They are all truly anxious for
the farmer to get as much for his cot
ton as possible. The political sore
heads who joined the alliance there
were a few such) have found out their
mistake, and as rule have abandoned
it in disgust. a -. r.s r.s,..
| The objects Of the order as usually
stated are to promote mental, moral,
social and financial Improvement, and
this, boiled down, means that it is a
friendly business association strictly. I
The meetings are friendly and sociable.
They tend to make country life less
lonely and more attractive, and the
cultivation of illness and sociabl-
ity has a tendency to bring out and
develop the better part OF human
nature and make man less selfish
make him think more Of himself and
his fellow man. This is good and as
it. should be, and harmonizes nicely
with the other and more important
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object Of the organization, that is,
financial Improvement. For II the ALI
ance is not a business Organization il
is not anything, and right here arises
the necessity for having it . secret so,
ciety. No good business man heralds
his business to the world. A success.
full horse trader even, keeps his mouth
shut about his business until ready to
dvulge.j 1T is well known that nd
manufacturer or large dealer will give
any man OF set of men, cuts on prices
unless they have some assurance that
the cuts given are not made public.
Why, in one sense Of the word all our
merchants are organized into a secret
society. We know they have no
secret association, but they all use q
secret cost mark and it is necessary in
order to make a success Of their busii.
ness Consequently it is held that ID
order to succeed as business associa-
ton a secret organization is absolutely
necessary But the very fact that it
is secret must of necessity, absolutely
preclude any tendency toward parti-
zan political action. Nothing can be-
truer than to say that whenever you
introduce any secret feature into a
political party it will destroy the party,
and vace versa. Whenever you intro
duce partizan politics into secret So
ciety, the society will die, and should
be avoided as contrary to the spirit Of
our government. a-E,r 4r.~r/
In January, 1887, the National
Farmers Alliance and co Operative
Union of America was organized. It
has since been chartered by the United
States Government. and now has State
branches in Texas, Louisiana. /Arkan-
sas and Mississippi. This National
Association is organized with only one
object, and that is clearly defined and
well understood, and is of such uni-l
versal application that it can be en-,
dorsed in all the States. The watch,
word-the central idea and full pur-
pose is, Co-OPERAr1oN. On this the
National Alliance depends and leaves
all local issues to local organizations,
That, is whenever a State alliance is,
organized in any State and chartered,
by the National Alliance, the State
Alliance has all original Jurisdiction
within her borders and can make and
defend such issues as to the people of.
that State seem proper and BEST nan
Now to sum up: The alliance is a
strictly white mans non-political,
secret business association. It does
not seek to- force any issues on any
people, but asks them to cooperate as
cotton raisers and go into it them
selves and meet such issues as they
may have in any way they choose. ''.
! ~ 10 e1sy- r &C. w. MAoUNE, @ ii
President National Farmers Alliance
and COOPERATIVE Union of America
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ceeds, and that tenants be required to
more thoroughly prepare the land and
cultivate the crops and toA take more
interest in keeping up the farm and in
doing repairs on the same.
. II" Respectfully submitted,i1nd
r. L'ai 7oo:-.9-r.1a j. F!TCI1cK, c-et
rY ; II. A. FoRNEY.
After an interesting discussion, par.
ticipated in by. the members Of the
committee, J. 8. Bridges and others,
the report was adopted 10 o1o&-n9s1D
g. On motion, the chair, appointed "a
committee of onesfrom each township
in Catawba county to, more fully or,
ganize the county into farmers clubs
between now and The county meeting
in October next,r the officers of the
county and subordinate clubs being
added to assist in organizing, ,,,a> -
= The regular place of meeting was
changed to Newton or such point as a
previous meeting HAY determine 400
The proceedings of this meeting
were ordered to be published in The
PROGRESSIVE FARMER, with the request
that the papers Of this county favorable
to the farmers organization, copy. ~
b1a 1y JOHN WfR ROBINSON, Pres'ts<
I'D. Row., Acting Sec'y.In.l-a5\
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SAM JONES ON iNGERsoLL.

Well, Ingersoll was lecturing-I be-
lieve it was in Milwaukee -and in his
lecture he came to this assertion, and
while he 1ectured there were standing
up in the corner of the platform three
or four drunken men standing there
talking in an undertone. That crowd
felt like they ought to take the ame9
corners on Bob; and all l want to know
about any fellow is who takes the amen
corners on him; and when you find
Bob preaching you viii find the amen
corners filed withhold red -nosed drunk
ards and other ,vagabonds Of the town;
they have rushed up and taken the
amen corners on him. And while Bob
was lecturing, when he reached the as
sertion. There is no hell, and can
prove it to any reasonable man." he
got the attention of that crowd,
Of course. They were Interested at
this point, and one Of them straight
ened himself up and staggered up to
Bob and put his hands on his shoulder
and said, sCan you Bob z" BE said,
Eyes, cam sWell," the fellow
says. lido it Bob and make it mighty
strong, for, " he says, 'sI tell You that
ninestentks of us poor fellows IN Mil
waukee are depending on how you
make that thing" ,vs Nj
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-09-08
OUR FARMERS CLUBS.
What our Farmers are Doing and How
the Work of Organizing is ~.:t
Progressing. ...,.. 49,.
roREsrv1LLE FARMERS ALLIANCE.

FoREsTvILLE FARMERS ALLIANCE.
A sub-aliance was organized at this
place on the 18th ult. with fifteen
members. r III. v. Pace was elected
President, IA fairfield Vice-Presi-
dent, W. B. Smith Secretary. We
hope to double our members in short
while. Will try to keep your readers
informed as to our progress. .ls.d
- .1.uu;b w. B. Smith, Sec'y.
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Cross ROADS CHURCH, N. G..

--.l Z" .''1a@ Aug. 10, 1887.
l write to inform you that we
organized farmers club in Liberty
township on the 23d of July with 10
members and it has grown since to 20
members and all the members are alive
to the work of organizing. The fol
lowing are the officers of the club: q
Presidents t-Will Reavis. re- I'll. ID,
Vice-President-J. G.. Reavis:
Secretary-N. S. G. May.
Presidents postoffce is Allgood, N.
G. secresary's postoAice, Cross Roads
Church, N. Co.
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For Clubs of twenty or more The
PRoaREssIyE FARMER can be had at
one dollar q year. The cheapest pa
per ever published incur State os I
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
p.oyre,. store.

We will place on special sale to-day q line
of boys Norfolk suits at 81 80 each. They
are new and desirable goods, Just the thing
for summer wear. They we're originally
manufactured for s. each.
In our dress-goods department. we will
sell to dav combination dress patterns OF
all. wool, doub ie-fold, spring shades, dress
goods, with striped silk velvete to match, at
s. pattern. A full and complete suit In
each pattern,
In the same department we have left out
OF the hundred dress patterns we had on
sale yesterday, fifteen suits, which we have
concluded to close out to-day at the same
figure, $3.50 each. They contain eight yards
OF double-fold plain goods, and three yards
OF trimming to match. Regular price was
$tI0
In our shoe department we will offer real
French kid, Louis camel heel, aud II" IL.
Enme" common sense heel shoes Mt 30
pair. Those in the habit of wearing these
kes are aware of their real value
In our glove department we oiier three
specialties: No. isa six button real kid
glove at 9sc. worth sl.75. NO. ts fonr
button real kid glove, embroidered back, at
sic; worth si.25 No 3 is a lsdy's silk glove
in tans and browns at 25c; worth soc.
In our fancy goods department wa viii
offer twelve cakes of Coquette perfumed
soap for 25o; each CAKE is worth ,, &c, o,,,aa
and plain white CASTLE soap at DC CAKE
sold usually at l0c.
German cologne will be sold to-day ut loc
bottle: each bottle is marked CSC.
Iu onr notion department We Will sell
white. black and fancy stitched ruching at
1oc yard.
In our hat department we will offer mems
straw hats at 44c; youths at CSC.
In our domestic department we viii offer
plain white lawn, suitable Tor summer
dresses. at SIC yard; worth 12l4c.
Checked Nainsooks will be sold today al
SIC: worth 15c.
Plain curtain serims,. sometimes used for
fancy aprons, will be sold at slsc yard
worth l5c.
| In cur psrasol department we have three
specialties to Offer No. is plain pongee
sur umbrella at soc; sold at 81 25. No. Is q
child's colored parasol at l5c No, 3 Is 4
black satin parssol. lined and trimmed witt
black Spanish lace, 81. worth s. Is.
Extra quality of boys knee pants slc
| worth Sl.25.
We have in stock an extra fne laundrist
| white shirt which we viii sell to-day onl!
at 75c. We usually sell the same ariici'
| at 81.
Gents gauze shirts 25c to-day.
| PEOPLES STORE.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
persOuaI Mention.


&c. Rimpau, of Anaheim, is in the
city.
Miss Christiaaa Del Vale. of Santa
Barbara, is visiting Los Angeles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newhall, OF San
Francisco, are stopping at the Marl'
borough.
Mrs. James Fargo and son, of Wells.
Fargo 4 Co., are stopping at the Mari
borough Hotel.
John Cashin, of the Union Ice Com
many. arrived from Cotton. late last
night, and is stopping at the Nadeau.
Mr.. NJ. FL Flint, cashier aud clerk OF
the Postofice, leaves to-day on bust
ness and pleasure trip TO San ranciseo,
to be gone a week or ten days.
Mrs. r. Porter Ashe left on the 7:3O
train last evening for San Francisco.
It was NOT stated that she would pick
up li.tls Alma "a shs passed Merced.
Mr.. 4. z. Cleveland, city editor and
one of ths proprietors of Express has
returned from months vacation. The
gentleman Is looking in splendid health
and ready to once more assume MS
ardrous duties.
4. Fraak III. Allison, young and sac
osssful business man of Tucson, Arizo-
na. is in the city for few days, behold
ing what he considers a grand rush o.
business along our streets. He goes u
Sar Francisco. and having made hi
many thousands in Arizona. he Is taking
q well deserved holiday and rest iron
business pursuits.
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CrinsfnaIities.

Peter Reese, Chas. Rogers, Edward
Forrest and John Miller we're arrested
Yesterday and charged with burglarizing
the camp of Il. C. Bnrlingame and TAX
inc tberefrom quantity OF tools. Their
hail was fixed at $500 apiece.
On Thursday night Constable Martin
Aguirre arrested Henry Locket on
charge Of assault with deadly weapon
nreferred in September last by Paul
DuhIitz. II there was sufficient ground
~ establish charge Of so grave nature
in september it was not developed at
~ trial before Justice Austin yestcr-
dav. who reduced the charge to simple
assaulr and fined Locket W.
while M. Leon, the barber, was out
~ b;s shop last evening some one en-
tsred and took four OF his razors.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
A Musicale.

An entertainment was given last night
at the woman's Exchange, on Fourth
street, near Main. There was quite a
large attendance, and the parlors were
comfortably filled with those interested
In the success of the society. The pro-
pramme was very interesting and was
only too short. 1t opeaed with piano
solo bv Mrs. De. Small, which was
warmly applauded. The vocal solo by
Miss Leila Breed was so pleasing as TO
cali forth an encore, as also was the vlo.
lin solo by Prot. Koutner. Miss Par
sons, who was on the programme Tor
recitation, was unable to be present. A
vocal duet by Miss Grace Miltimore and
Miss Dyer was one Of the features OF
the entertainment and received an en-
core. Miss Miltimore also rendered
violin solo in a mastery manner, and
the entertainment ended with piano
solo by Mrs. DR.. Small. The piano was
furnished by Mr.. Bartlett free OF charge.
1t is the intention of the society to give
these entertainments at short intervals.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
NEWS Notes.

During the coming Turf Club races
tbe streets will be sprinkled clear out to
Agricultural Park.
sid. Lacey, of LOG North Spring
street. would like to sea Robert Per
kins. lately OF Sacramento county.
Tho mangled remains of Soon Ham, a
f,,;naman. who was killed by the rail
road were brought to this city yester-
day, aud buried by Garrett Il NeItzke.
There will be meeting of the prop
er.y owners Of Hotf street on Monday
uIeht. at the house Of the East Los An.
osles Hose Company, to consider the
proposition of widening doff street.
Only seven men are now engaged in
making tine embankment at the east ap.
prosch to the Buens Vista street bridge,
,rhen there should be at least seventy
man The delay is calsmitous, and the
reeple are complaining of the delay in
completing this important work
Deputy Constable Hammsl yesterday
reyorted that white baby had been left
in abssket OIL the doorstep of Mr.. Clark
AZ Vernon. A letter from the mother
was in the basket giving the father bad
character and stating that the mother
would not pay the expenses OF the child.
The dust on San Fernando street yes-
terday was very disagreeable. Il is un'
derstsod that the Street Superintendent
stated that it required five additional
carts to do the necessary work, and that
his request was granted. That street Is
a place of such great travel that 1t
should be kept free from dust.
IL. Fl. Benedict of the citizens-mer-
chan. patrol. last night discovered a
man attempting to break into Tomich's
frui. store on Spring street. The fellow
ran off snd although Benedict chased
him for several blocks he escaped. The
fellow had cut hole through the
screen door of the fruit store.
The following changes have been
made in street postoffice boxes: From
the Pico House to the corner of Main
and Plaza streets. From the st. Elmo
Hotel to Main street between CONNER
cial and Arcadia. From 81 North Main
street to corner Court and Main streets.
From 25 North Main street to corner
First and Main streets.
Mrs. Doria Jones yesterday gener
.ousiy contributed $50 toward the estab-
iishment Of the Home for Stray Girls.
Mrs. Jones is blessed with plenty of this
worlds goods, and she knows how to
lay up treasure in heaven. This con-
tribution should have the effect of caus
ing many wealthy people to emulate
Mrs. Jones example.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

The Ivanhoe Company have sold those
three blocks Of their tract which include
the whole OF the beautiful mountain now
called fvanboe Heights. The owner In
tends later on to build branch from the
Libk tract dummy line along the top of the
mountain. and the whole half-mile frontage
win be sold for hotels only. The beautiful
views from the summit will thus become
in a manner pub ic property. The cner.
getlc owners OF the Lick tract are arranging
to widen Lincoln avenue to lOo feet from
Ivanhoe Heights Ave miles westward IN a
straight line, grade the same. plant trees.
and make 1t the finest driving boulevard
around Los Angeles. Z. \ s.
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Excnrsinn 10 Pomana.

grand special excursion from Los An
geles to Pomona takes place on Thursday,
May 18th. Two hundred and forty large
choice lots situated in the heart of Pomona
only two blocks from the heart OF bust
ness--will be sold on the above-named date
at reduced prices and on easy terms.
Round trip tickets only 81. The tract to be
sold is all under high state of cultivation
aud a new street railway is now being con
structed through the entire tract. The
time of arrival and departure of trains will
be announced in these colnnus to morrow.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
Another Stsfke.

The Fredericksburg Beer Company is the
only firm that sigued the contract with the
Brewers and Matters Union of the Pacific
Coast, agreeing to all its demands. 1t is
the only concern now employing Union
men only. The Union few days ago or
dered ali its members out OF each and every
brewery within its jurisdiction except the
Fredericksburg, and 1t asks the public in
general, and the workingmen in particular.
TO sustain it and its. principles by calling
for Fredericksburg.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

Forty-three lots advertised rs for sale In
block l0l. town Of Burbank, are entirely
fcticious, as no such numbered block is To-
Gated in that townsite Anyone having
lots for sale at $3.50 each in Burbank will
probably find ready purchasers by apply
ing at the office of the Providencia Land
and Watsr Co., opposite Nadeau House.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

A full supply of the ANNUAL thhhAAps
:. row an hand Sewsdealers snd others
shouId avail themselves at once to send in
xheir,orders. No better evidence OF south
arm Caiifornia's advantages conld be sent
so Eastern friends.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

There is no block l0l In the town sita of
Burbank. and il any one has books to open
for the sale of lots in that town at $3.50 each
can probably save themselves that trouble
by finding ready purchasers at the office of
the Proyidencia Land and Water Company,
opposite Nsdesu House, Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

Bankers. brokers', druggists, clerks, min
isterr, and oeciors spd daughters and wives
are all buying in the oeaJtiini town Oh
Rosecrans. only six miles from Los Ange
les, where lots are selling at the uniform
price of $50 each, on The inst0llment plan
over eco nf these lots sold in the last few
days. The tract is rs level asa flc0r, lies
high or tho mess. and oQe sweep OF the
eve takes In Wilmington. tha thips lying
in the harbor at San Pedro, tire ocean n the
west, and Los angeles and uld Badly to the
north. The cheapest. best and saiest III
yestment ever offered fhev are going fast,
and are in the reach oi everyone. heau-
tiful lot or villa site m one of the most
perfect Of Los Angeles suharbs Come
one and all, before 1t IL toe late. Carrisges
leave daily. Rosecrans Improvement Co ,
rooms and O. Wilson block.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

OF thoroughly seasoned finishing lumber
ceiling, rustic. wainscoating
and casing stock, is now being unloaded Al
our various yards This lumber Is all first
class and very dry. F,
SCHALLERT, GANAHL LUMBER Co,
First and Alameda streets,
EAST Los ANGELES LUMBER YARD,
WAsHINGToN ST. LUMBER YARD.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
s,tEas.
FUNERAL NOTICES ONE DOLLAR.


.SULLlVAN-Patrick Sullivan, a native OF
the County of Cork, Ireland. aged 70
years.
Funeral from the residence OF the de-
ceased's sister, Mrs. HanDolah Collins.
No. ls6 vjgnes street. this day a.2 O'Clock
pm Friends are requested to attend
without further notice.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
Isouftt fu rkurbank. /.

Booths subdivision of lot /. block 1ol, sd.
Joining the town o. Burbank. Forty-three
lois, 50x179 feet, at $3.50 each. These lots arc
OF the finest locations on Providencia av-
euue and second street. The books are now
open and maps can be mad at Office. Geo. w.
Booth, 1874 North Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
$50 Each.

Lots at Broad Acres. 5oxl59; 50x2bo; month
ly instalments; no int rest to pay. rs North
Spring street.
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IaxeIxInrnsburg.
Nottce about Burbank.

Maps are now ready at the office OF John
g. Bell, the auctioneer, IL Temple Block,
over the County Bank.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

Huntington Is not wash, NJ cactus, or
holes to fill, but a cultivated, lovely
location.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
Remetnber,

Two new freight elevators for sale bs
Ghilds & silent, office No. 5. Main street
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rcadia.
Takes the cake.
???Why N0L???

Use our 81. % misses goat. spring heel. but
ton shoes? They are neat and strong, and
as ,od ss any 81 shoe In town.
HEADQUARTEg BooT AND SHOE House.,
209 ". Main street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
- IL :. .ce..arx misery.

probably A. much misery comes from
f.;bifusl constipation as from any aeIange-
&51~u1x " c5.ro. for tho reason that no one
<1<@s "a 80 he medicines usualiy pre-
5ens2zr E'es sna wsfs shsy RrspsiuIfi' Wiz g z
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The I9Olpen heck Iestaurnnt. 4.

Having been closed for several days on nc
count OF the fire. IS again in running order
The lady proprietors pride themselves or
giving the worth of their money.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

Beautiful Huntington is only five miles
east of Pasadena. on the L. A. & s. G.
Y. r. X
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
L.OvelY l.nrdshuru.
Large Iynnhoe sale.

Maps are now ready at the office OF John
g. Bell, the auctioneer, II Temple Block.
over the County Bank.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
Lovely EOrGSburg.
Kenlember,

Maps are now ready at the office of john
C.. Bell, the auctioneer, II Temple Block
over the County Bank.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
Renlernher.
Norice.

To- day is the last chance TO get lots in
beautiful Huntington at half.prioe.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
100000 Feet

Maps are now ready at the office of John
G. Bell, the auctioneer, IL Temple Block,
over the County Bank.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14

Pay US soc for an infant kid button shoe.
than pay 75c elsewhere for the same article2
HEADouARTERs BooTaND SHOE HOUSE.
2Q9 n. Main stteet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-14
LoreIY I.ordsburg.

Maps are now ready at the Office OF Johr
C.. Bell the auctiOneer, II Temple Block
over the County Bank.